Penn State Men's Basketballtag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/pennstatehoopsmen/index.ssf/80022752015-07-02T21:14:38ZPenn State men's basketball news, results, stats and moreMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceIn UConn transfer Terrence Samuel, Penn State gets tough, defense-savvy guard with big-game credtag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.164343102015-07-02T20:39:38Z2015-07-02T21:14:38ZPenn State has never fielded a player on its men's basketball team with the sort of successful Final Four experience the Connecticut transfer has. Now, if he can only learn to shoot.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
Penn State has never fielded a player on its men's basketball team with the sort of successful Final Four experience the Connecticut transfer has. Now, if he can only learn to shoot.
D.J. Newbill shoots to keep NBA dreams alive during Summer League stint with Clipperstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.164255662015-07-01T18:55:16Z2015-07-01T18:56:23ZFormer Penn State star went undrafted, but hopes to turn heads when Summer League begins Saturday.Aaron Kasinitz | akasinitz@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/akasinitz/index.html
Former Penn State star went undrafted, but hopes to turn heads when Summer League begins Saturday.
Bo Ryan will retire having embossed his brand on Badgers, Big Ten and college sports nationtag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.164105032015-06-29T19:35:49Z2015-06-29T23:42:26ZThe time when not only college athletic programs but the very universities they represent can be crystallized in the big personality of one coach seems to be fading away. Bo Ryan qualifies as one of that dying breed.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
The time when not only college athletic programs but the very universities they represent can be crystallized in the big personality of one coach seems to be fading away. Bo Ryan qualifies as one of that dying breed.
Geno Thorpe gives no specific reason for transfer, only that Penn State "wasn't the right fit for me"tag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.162751152015-06-12T20:13:37Z2015-06-12T21:00:00ZThe Shaler High grad from Pittsburgh said he holds no animosity toward PSU coach Patrick Chambers and that they parted on amicable terms. But it's the loss of a tough guard who was the spear of the Nittany Lions' perimeter defense.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
The Shaler High grad from Pittsburgh said he holds no animosity toward PSU coach Patrick Chambers and that they parted on amicable terms. But it's the loss of a tough guard who was the spear of the Nittany Lions' perimeter defense.
Penn State announces Geno Thorpe, a sophomore guard, will transfertag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.162677042015-06-12T00:50:00Z2015-06-12T00:50:38ZThe sophomore averaged 8.7 points and 2.6 rebounds a game in 24.3 minutes per game in 2014-2015. Greg Pickel | gpickel@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/gpickel/index.html
The sophomore averaged 8.7 points and 2.6 rebounds a game in 24.3 minutes per game in 2014-2015.
Penn State coach Pat Chambers: D'Angelo Russell makes sense for the Sixerstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.160682872015-05-21T12:00:00Z2015-05-21T12:07:07ZGordie Jones | Special to PennLivehttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/gordiejones/index.htmlPatrick Chambers loves new 30-second shot clock and plans to harass with press more often tag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.160602422015-05-20T16:38:58Z2015-05-20T16:57:45ZWe've agreed to disagree on this -- Chambers thinks it will be more entertaining for fans and I think it will just mean more missed shots -- but it does stand to help a defensive-oriented Penn State team.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
We've agreed to disagree on this -- Chambers thinks it will be more entertaining for fans and I think it will just mean more missed shots -- but it does stand to help a defensive-oriented Penn State team.
Fran Fisher was not just the radio voice of Penn State but its most valuable ambassadortag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.159999582015-05-14T21:56:03Z2015-05-15T01:11:05ZThe Penn State football radio broadcaster for 23 seasons devoted a lifetime to the university, mainly just by being his naturally engaging and generous self.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
The Penn State football radio broadcaster for 23 seasons devoted a lifetime to the university, mainly just by being his naturally engaging and generous self.
Penn State men's basketball to meet Boston College in 2015 Big Ten/ACC Challengetag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.159881802015-05-13T20:46:03Z2015-05-13T21:19:37ZPenn State to meet Boston College in 2015 Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Jacqueline Kantor | jkantor@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/jkantor/index.html
Penn State to meet Boston College in 2015 Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
Brian Daly leaving Penn State basketball staff, citing return to family in Philadelphiatag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.159056562015-05-04T17:17:49Z2015-05-04T20:51:30ZThe Penn State associate head coach and big-man specialist has three teenagers and a wife in Philadelphia whom he misses and vice versa. It was time to reunite.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
The Penn State associate head coach and big-man specialist has three teenagers and a wife in Philadelphia whom he misses and vice versa. It was time to reunite.
Nazeer Bostick adds to Penn State's cache of Philly toughness, hopes to bring friendstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.158783302015-05-01T22:04:08Z2015-05-02T02:54:01ZThe 6-4 junior wing guard from Philadelphia's PIAA Class AAAA champion Roman Catholic High is aiming to bring highly recruited friends from his Roman and AAU teams to PSU after announcing a verbal commitment on Thursday night.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
The 6-4 junior wing guard from Philadelphia's PIAA Class AAAA champion Roman Catholic High is aiming to bring highly recruited friends from his Roman and AAU teams to PSU after announcing a verbal commitment on Thursday night.
Former Penn State star Tim Frazier named NBA D-League MVP and rookie of the yeartag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.157728592015-04-21T18:43:35Z2015-04-21T18:49:39ZFrazier played in 41 games for the Maine Red Claws and averaged 16.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 9.5 assists.Dustin Hockensmith | dhockensmith@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/dhockens/index.html
Frazier played in 41 games for the Maine Red Claws and averaged 16.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 9.5 assists.
Danny Earl takes VMI job, adds to list of NBA and college head coaches with Penn State ties tag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.157140012015-04-15T11:30:51Z2015-04-29T19:22:30ZThe former Penn State point guard (1994-99) played in Germany before starting his college coaching career at PSU in 2006. Nine years later, he begins his first head coaching job at the military academy in Lexington, Va.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
The former Penn State point guard (1994-99) played in Germany before starting his college coaching career at PSU in 2006. Nine years later, he begins his first head coaching job at the military academy in Lexington, Va.
Former Penn State guard Tim Frazier to finish season with Portland Trail Blazers: reporttag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.156025712015-03-30T21:54:43Z2015-03-30T21:54:34ZThe onetime Lions' standout spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers this season, but hasn't been with it since the All-Star break.Greg Pickel | gpickel@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/gpickel/index.html
The onetime Lions' standout spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers this season, but hasn't been with it since the All-Star break.
NCAA tournament: Indiana "religious freedom" law bound to punish Final Four's most loving hometag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.155890162015-03-29T11:34:40Z2015-03-30T06:45:08ZIndianapolis has always been the most natural and welcoming place for college basketball's biggest stage. But what now, thanks to small-minded zealots and the political prostititues to whom they pander? David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
Indianapolis has always been the most natural and welcoming place for college basketball's biggest stage. But what now, thanks to small-minded zealots and the political prostititues to whom they pander?
About Patrick Chambers' contract extension and why Sandy Barbour was smart to do ittag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.155259662015-03-20T21:46:38Z2015-03-21T02:15:43ZPatrick Chambers' 2-year extension announced on Thursday is a sign of faith that a smart AD has to show once a decision has been made.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
Patrick Chambers' 2-year extension announced on Thursday is a sign of faith that a smart AD has to show once a decision has been made.
Penn State coach Patrick Chambers gets two year extension; will be tied to program until 2018-2019tag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.155148382015-03-19T20:48:57Z2015-03-19T20:48:53ZThe Lions are coming off a burst of quality games in the Big Ten tournament. Their future will include Chambers for at least a few more years.Greg Pickel | gpickel@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/gpickel/index.html
The Lions are coming off a burst of quality games in the Big Ten tournament. Their future will include Chambers for at least a few more years.
Fan Line: Penn State men's basketball team fought like junkyard dogs; Hello, Philadelphia Duckstag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.154536652015-03-16T12:56:00Z2015-03-16T12:56:15ZThe PennLive/Patriot-News Fan Line consists wholly of commentary by readers except when noted in bold.PennLive Fan Linehttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/fanline/index.html
The PennLive/Patriot-News Fan Line consists wholly of commentary by readers except when noted in bold.
Penn State doesn't get NIT bid; Temple, Pitt, Bucknell are intag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.154797022015-03-16T01:14:06Z2015-03-16T03:03:01ZTemple will host Bucknell in the first round on Tuesday.Shelly Stallsmith | sstallsmith@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/sstallsm/index.html
Temple will host Bucknell in the first round on Tuesday.
Penn State ends draining 64-59 Big Ten tournament loss to Purdue with nothing lefttag:www.pennlive.com,2015:/sports/index.ssf/1997.154632472015-03-13T21:42:55Z2015-03-14T02:55:41ZPenn State's season and D.J. Newbill's college career probably ended with a gallant loss to a fresh Purdue team whose second-half challenge it simply didn't have the energy to answer.David Jones | djones@pennlive.comhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/djones/index.html
Penn State's season and D.J. Newbill's college career probably ended with a gallant loss to a fresh Purdue team whose second-half challenge it simply didn't have the energy to answer.